Fortuna introduces transparency web page

The city of Fortuna announced this week a transparency page on its website that allows residents to look up information on employee salaries, the budget, council members financial statements, and guidance on what information is open to the public.

According to a news release, the page is designed to make "certain the citizens of this community are represented ethically and legally and that no public official betrays the trust of the community. It is important that city of Fortuna elected officials and city employees always: maintain public accountability, defend the public's right to know, and conduct business openly and honestly to ensure public trust and confidence."